Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen postponing his return to London owing to a storm
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen describes the terrible weather that has set in and prevents him from travelling by sea. He includes a pen sketch of a man and young child standing on a wall looking out into a stormy windswept sea, entitled as 'I think father was right - View from Blackrock.'
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen postponing his return to London owing to a storm |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/61 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Fragile |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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